Town of Hempstead v. St. Conus Catholic Soc. of Bros. Congregation of Mutual Benevolence

This is an action brought to recover the sum of fifty dollars as a penalty. The case was submitted upon an agreed statement of facts, there being no dispute about the facts alleged in the complaint, the defendant contending that the ordinance in question is invalid and unconstitutional.

Questions relating to the validity of ordinances have often been before the courts, and not all of the decisions seem to be in harmony. It seems well established, however, that the presumption is that an ordinance is valid, unless it appears upon the face thereof to be unreasonable. Dillon Mun. Corp. (5th ed.)…